News for Thursday, August 18, 2005

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Under the weather
In theory, the Free Summer Concert Series continued last weekend with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Howelsen Hill. But from where we stood on Saturday evening, huddled in the middle of a pack of wet concertgoers under the beer tent, the event was, well, under the weather. The band was fantastic, and the crowd was larger than ever until the dark clouds rolled in.

Nickel Creek
"Why Should the Fire Die?"
On Sale at All That Jazz for $15.98
Are you allowed to say anything bad about Nickel Creek? They are the darlings of bluegrass or, if you have to use the horrible word, "newgrass."

¤ Grand opening celebration for the Kim Keith commercial and fine art studio will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Copper Ridge Business Park, Suite 204. New work by Susan Schiesser and Karen Schulman also will be on display. Call 846-3680.

Tonight
¤ Grand opening celebration for the Kim Keith commercial and fine art studio
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Copper Ridge Business Park, Suite 204
Call: 846-3680.
Why you should go: When a local artist opens her own studio after working for others for years, it's time to support her

Edwin Eugene Perry of Steamboat gets eight years probation

A Steamboat Springs man was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and eight years of intense probation after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child younger than 14. However, he won't have to serve any more time in jail because he was given credit for time already served.

Horseshoe-pitching contest Saturday
Picnics and parties likely have provided horseshoe pitchers plenty of summer practice. On Saturday, pitchers can test their skills during the second annual Routt County Fair horseshoe-pitching contest.